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August 9, 2019

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Ryanair’s Irish pilots threaten strike as labor issues escalate

Alan Dron

RyanairNearly a quarter of Ryanair’s Irish pilots are planning to give the Irish LCC notice of strike action in the next few days in pursuit of a pay and working conditions claim.


CAAC cracks down on protesting Cathay Pacific employees

Bradley Perrett

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Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has ordered Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways to report to mainland authorities the identities of all crew members participating in or supporting Hong Kong anti-government protests.

DOT clarifies, finalizes policy on emotional support animals

Ben Goldstein

DOT Emotional Support AnimalsThe US Department of Transportation (DOT) on Aug. 8 issued a final policy statement regarding the transport of emotional support animals (ESA) aboard commercial aircraft cabins.


DOT confirms award of 12 Tokyo Haneda routes

Ben Goldstein

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12 Tokyo Haneda routesThe US Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a final decision awarding four US carriers a total of 12 new daily services to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND).

Air Arabia boosts 1H profit 47% on strong demand

Alan Dron

Air Arabia A321neoLRGulf LCC Air Arabia substantially improved its half-year profits, despite continuing economic and geopolitical pressures in the region, the airline said.

Gatwick updates capital investment plans

Alan Dron

Gatwick AirportLondon’s Gatwick Airport has published the latest iteration of its Capital Investment Program (CIP), which envisions spending £1.11 billion ($1.34 billion) over the next five years.

Pacific island’s Nauru Airlines looks to modernize fleet

Adrian Schofield

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Nauru Airlines Boeing 737-300Nauru Airlines is developing a fleet modernization plan that will likely result in an order for new aircraft next year.

Other News

Air Lease 2Q net income up 11%; delivery delays lift narrowbody rates [Premium Content]

Cargolux, trade unions ink new collective work agreements

Sichuan Airlines to add Helsinki as long-haul plans grow



Air Transport World magazine

Flight Shame

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Environmentalists are targeting airlines and asking people not to fly. Why and how can the industry respond?

2019 World Airline Report

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2019 World Airline Report - World Airline Traffic

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Passenger counts, revenue passenger kilometers, load factor and freight ton kilometers with year-over-year comparisons.

2019 World Airline Report - World Airline Financials

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Revenue, expenses, profit/loss and year-over-year comparisons.


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Blogs

ATW Editor’s Blog: EC's clear message to the US: Don't mess with Air Italy
ATW Need I Say Moores blog: (Yet another) summer of discontent

Photo Galleries

Gallery: A trip through Istanbul's new airport
Gallery: L3Harris Technologies’ $100 million London Training Center opens

Video: L3Harris Commercial Training president Robin Glover-Faure talks on growth, merger
Video: Prince Charles officially opens L3Harris’ new London training center
Gallery: An exclusive look at Turkish Airlines' new lounges at Istanbul Airport

Gallery: Exclusive photos of the 2019 Paris Air Show




Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

World Airlines Financial Results Second Quarter 2019
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries June 2019
 
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders June 2019
Paris Air Show June 17-20, 2019 Firm Orders & Commitments



Events

CAPA Canada Aviation Summit
September 9-10, 2019, Winnipeg, Canada
Aero-Engines Europe
September 11-12, 2019, Istanbul, Turkey                 
CAPA Latin America Aviation & LCCs Summit
September 16-17, 2019, Curaçao
Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference
September 16-18, 2019, Toulouse, France
World Routes 2019
September 21-24, 2019, Adelaide, Australia      
MRO Asia-Pacific
Featuring Aero-Engines
September 24-26, 2019, Singapore

Partnership Events